Echo of the waves

At Polynesia's Olympic surfing venue, people fight for a reef and a way of life

Updated: 2024-08-27 10:02
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Polynesians wear traditional costumes ahead of the opening ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympics in Papara, Tahiti, on July 26. CARLOS BARRIA/REUTERS

"It took us a long time but we finally did it. Now, nobody comes in and does it like the circus — we regulate," said David.

"For us, it was the thing to do, to represent our mana, to represent our tupuna, our ancestors."

Agencies via Xinhua

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